November is Random Act Of Sweetness month and there are lots of reasons for you to make/bake/create delicious parcels of sweetness and gift them. Aside from the fun and enormous feel good factor – whoever said it was better … Read more
New Zealanders have long had a love affair with party style chicken sandwiches and I am almost thinking that we can call them our own. By using the term “party style” I am meaning the type of elegant chicken … Read more
While fermented foods were once the domain of alternative lifestylers, the bug is super catchy and is now finding its way into homes (and supermarkets) everywhere. From kimchi, kombucha, sour doughs, sauerkrauts and kefir, fermenting is the new buzz … Read more
The Yuzu is a citrus, although quite different to citrus that we are used to here in New Zealand. Looking a bit like a large bumpy mandarin they are anything but. Originally from Japan, the yuzu is a hybrid … Read more
Our no-bake slices are easily made and they are super popular. Think lolly cake, hedgehog slice, citrus slice and more. This Snickers Slice was passed on to me by a Swedish friend. Of course it is simple to make … Read more
With the days being hot enough to almost cook an egg on the patio, most of us are choosing to cook and eat outside in the evening cool rather than face the heat of the kitchen. With tongs in our … Read more
With long summer days ahead of us it is time to relax, unwind and enjoy some fabulous easy recipes that also have a little zing to make them interesting. This feature is brought to you by Valcom, makers of … Read more
Meat & Three – Kathy Paterson Kathy Paterson needs little introduction, originally a teacher at Cordon Bleu cooking school in London and Auckland, followed by running a highly successful catering business in Auckland, Kathy is now a prominent NZ … Read more
NZ Star Chef Nic Watt to host five-day food & wine event at Vomo Island Fiji Take an internationally renowned New Zealand chef-restaurateur with a passion for Asian flavours, a grand French Champagne house, exquisite New Zealand wines, and a … Read more
At this time of year I always have a glut of courgettes (zucchini) in the garden and some that magically seem turn to marrows overnight. While marrows can lose some of the … Read more
The flavours of SE Asia are popular and many of us like to cook Thai, Vietnamese etc… at home yet don’t have the space or inclination to buy loads of extra ingredients. What essential ingredients do you need to get … Read more
Chicken is always a popular choice of protein and these fabulous chicken recipes are perfect for winter cooking. Our preferred chicken is Rangitikei free range, due to flavour, texture and of course animal welfare. Lebanese Style Chicken with Kumara, Onion … Read more
My kids love mince! Be it meatballs, spag bol, nachos or pies, mince is a firm family favourite in our house. It is especially good on busy days when you can cook it ahead of time for an easy reheat … Read more
With the days becoming shorter and cooler, I for one have the urge to hunker down with dinners that are just that much warmer than they were a few months ago. The squirrel in me wants to stay home, heat the house … Read more
